Section 44, MV (Amendment) Act 2019 [S10-MGX]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 15 February 2022 by S.O. 691(E), dated 15-2-2022 [N11-R7J].
44. Substitution of new section for section 129.—For section 129 of the principal Act, the following section shall be substituted, namely:—
"129. Wearing of protective headgear.—Every person, above four years of age, driving or riding or being carried on a motorcycle of any class or description shall, while in a public place, wear protective headgear conforming to such standards as may be prescribed by the Central Government:
Provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply to a person who is a Sikh, if, while driving or riding on the motorcycle, in a public place, he is wearing a turban:
Provided further that the Central Government may by rules provide for measures for the safety of children below four years of age riding or being carried on a motorcycle.
Explanation.—"Protective headgear" means a helmet which,—
(a) by virtue of its shape, material and construction, could reasonably be expected to afford to the person driving or riding on a motorcycle a degree of protection from injury in the event of an accident; and
(b) is securely fastened to the head of the wearer by means of straps or other fastenings provided on the headgear.".
Defined terms in this text (3)
child: Section 2(f), DPDP Act: "child" means an individual who has not completed the age of eighteen years;
child: Section 2, Madras, Bengal and Bombay Children (Supplementary) Act, 1925 [S17C74] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "child" means a person who has not completed eighteen years of age
child: Section 2, Orphanages and Other Charitable Homes (Supervision and Control) Act, 1960 [S1FWXN] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "child" means a person who has not completed eighteen years of age
child: 16 more definitions.
person: Section 3, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S100SN] (In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context): "person" shall include any company or association or body of individuals, whether incorporated or not
person: 1 more definition.
year: Section 3, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S100SN] (In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context): "year" shall mean a year reckoned according to the British calendar
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